Donald Russell Grob 85, of Rolla

Mr. Grob, son of August C. Grob and wife Maude nee Nolting was born January 30, 1927 in Leslie, Missouri.

On January 30, 1948 he was united in marriage to Esther Limberg in Union.

He served his country in Merchant Marines during World War II and received an honorable discharge.

He worked as a Foreman for the State Highway Department for 41 years.

Mr. Grob was a member of the Living Waters Fellowship Church in Rolla.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Doris Ford and Minola Mohesky.

Mr. Grob is survived by his wife, Esther Grob of Rolla; two daughters, Patricia Recker of Creve Coeur and Deborah Bleckman and husband William of Rolla; three grandchildren, Matthew G. Recker of Nashville, TN, Brian W. Bleckman and wife Teresa of Rolla and Lori A. Heavin and husband Ward of Rolla; five great-grandchildren, Cynthia Recker, Taylor Bleckman, Brooke Bleckman, Hannah Bleckman and Shelby Heavin; other relatives and many friends.

Visitation will be held 10:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Midlawn Funeral Home, Union. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Midlawn Funeral Home, Union with Pastor Jimmy Lewis officiating. Interment at Midlawn Memorial Gardens, Union with Full Military Honors. Visit www.midlawn.com for an online register book.

Memorial donations to Living Waters Fellowship Church in Rolla are preferred.